PRO BONO & TRAINING COORDINATOR– FULL-TIME
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a full-time Coordinator for its Pro Bono & Training Unit. The Pro Bono & Training Unit connects MMLA clients to volunteer attorneys for legal advice and/or representation in a variety of matters including immigration, family law, tax, and wills. The unit also coordinates training for volunteers, law students, and MMLA staff. Finally, The Pro Bono & Training Unit organizes MMLA’s legal clerkships and summer law student fellowships. This position will start as soon as possible after an offer is extended.
Employees at MMLA enjoy a flexible schedule, collegial office setting, and healthy work/life balance. This is a hybrid position, where the Coordinator works 2 or 3 days remotely and remaining days in the office. The Coordinator will report to the Deputy Director in Minneapolis; the Coordinator may choose to work in the Minneapolis, St. Cloud, or Wilmar MMLA offices. On Fridays, MMLA closes at noon and employees enjoy a half day of paid flex time. MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Apply the principles of MMLA’s Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions
• Supervise staff members of the pro bono & training unit
• Plan, execute, and oversee pro bono and training projects for MMLA and MMLA volunteers
• Craft internal pro bono policies and engage in long-term planning
• Work with MMLA’s supervising attorneys, development team, litigation directors, and deputy directors to identify pro bono and training priorities
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Generate detailed reports on the progress and outcomes of pro bono projects
• Maintain volunteer database and record volunteer hours
• Assign cases or tasks to volunteers based on their skills and interests
• Develop and maintain relationships with law firm pro bono coordinators
• Develop and maintain relationships with law school internship, externship, and fellowship coordinators
• Conduct outreach to law students and legal volunteers
• Onboard, train, and mentor volunteers
• Develop and implement volunteer recognition
• Support volunteers through recognition initiatives and events
• If the supervisor is a licensed attorney, provide limited legal advice and representation to pro bono clients
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have at least three years of experience as a Project Manager
• Strong organizational and program development skills
• Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong reporting experience
• Adept at using Microsoft Office and electronic databases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; J.D. may be helpful
• Experience supervising staff
• Connections to community organizations, bar associations, and law firms
• Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences
• Language proficiency, especially in Arabic, Hmong, Oromo, Somali, or Spanish
SALARY: $73,818 to $97,096 per year, depending on experience, plus benefits.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid offers a robust benefits package, including family medical and dental insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 403(b) with employer match, FSA, employee assistance programs, and generous paid time off. This is a full-time position, but the office closes on Friday afternoons for paid flex time.
APPLICATIONS: Submit resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position online at https://mylegalaid.org/employment . Applications received by May 1, 2024, will receive first consideration, but applications received after May 1, will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at [email protected].
Please direct all other inquiries to [email protected].
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have at least three years of experience as a Project Manager
Strong organizational and program development skills
Experience recruiting, training, and managing volunteers
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong reporting experience
Adept at using Microsoft Office and electronic databases
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience; J.D. may be helpful
Experience supervising staff
Connections to community organizations, bar associations, and law firms
Diverse economic, social, and cultural experiences
Submit resume and cover letter expressing interest in the position online at https://mylegalaid.org/employment . Applications received by May 1, 2024, will receive first consideration, but applications received after May 1, will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.